I second the Network Magic solution. I have been using it for a few 
years. Besides my computers, when we have guests visiting, I can just 
grant permission for them to use the network.

Tom

Dean Kukral wrote:
> http://www.purenetworks.com/nmlp/home-networking.php?gclid=CNWUyZ6h2psCFQydnAodd3rX-w&src=google&kw=network+magic
>
> There is a program called "Network Magic" that is available at the above web site for about $50, with a free seven day trial 
> download.  I used it before I set up my Windows Home Server, which is not nearly as versatile as Network Magic, but manages backups 
> extremely well.   The main problem is that they do not claim to support W98, so you  might email them to see what they say, or, 
> simply, try the free download.  You can probably do most everything yourself, as Hugh says, but Network Magic will make things much, 
> much easier, as it does all the work for you - provided it will work with W98.  (You said you wanted something "easier.")
>
> Dean Kukral
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Bob Lendrim
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 5:04 PM
> Subject: [PCBUILD] How To Build a Home Network with 3 OS's
>
>
> I'd like to make a network at my home. I tried several years ago with W98 or 95, found it difficult, and quit.
> I imagine it's easier now. I have a cable modem running into a wireless/g router with 5 computers.
> I will buy any required/suggested hardware.
> My computers are:
>
> 1 P4 Laptop running up to date Vista wireless
> 1 P4 Laptop running up to date XP Pro wired
> 1 P4 Desktop running XP Pro SP1 wireless
> 1 P3 Desktop running W98 wireless
> 1 P2 Desktop running W98 wired
>
> All are Intel chipsets
> I can run a temporary cable to any 4 of the 5 machines to build the network.
> Can/should all 3 OSs be on the same network, or is that a problem?
> Which machine/OS should I use to build the network?
> Should I do it with the Windows OS or use a 3rd party utility ?
> Any suggestions to make it easier would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks for any and all suggestions/input, Bob Lendrim
>
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>
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